17601 ZIP Code
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17601 |
| City/Town: | Lancaster |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 56,164 |
| Median Household Income: | $93,194 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,449 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,246 |
| Median Home Value: | $296,800 |
| Land Area: | 33.5 sq miles
86.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0730, -76.3137 |
Population Information (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 56,164 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,837 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,327 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,109 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,891 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,819 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,412 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,505 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,464 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,012 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,148 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,533 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,855 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,810 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,044 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,562 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $296,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,415 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,246 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,564 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 682 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,464 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,100 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 40,428 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,113 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,575 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,805 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,693 | 14.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,464 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,505 | 28.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,273 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $93,194 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,251 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,390 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,449 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,802 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,800 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,002 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,038 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,928 | 86.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,069 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,727 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 76 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 46,193 | 82.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,129 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 175 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,073 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,474 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,109 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,292 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,821 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 572 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,873 | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,321 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 516 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 257 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 889 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,204 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,000 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,671 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,654 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,331 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,233 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,809 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,962 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,158 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 147 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 267 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 267 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,575 | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 226 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,558 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,036 | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 960 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,001 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,340 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 453 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,014 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,150 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,487 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,698 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,052 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 825 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,700 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 44,791 | 79.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,667 | 33.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,908 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,383 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,547 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,815 | 30.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 641 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 639 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 949 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,639 | 63.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,384 | 14.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 378 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 736 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,404 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 926 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,624 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 155 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 112 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,152 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,010 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,130 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,961 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,820 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,919 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,870 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 848 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,424 | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 358 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,146 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,116 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,198 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,296 | 27.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,132 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,853 | 52.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 563 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,315 | 32.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,291 | 10.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 148 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 113 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 143 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 112 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 713 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,725 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,614 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,512 | 24.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 203 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 102 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 719 | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,242 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,156 | 37.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,874 | 35.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,923 | 11.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 245 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,942 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $712 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,415 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,564 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 13,222 | 58.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,115 | 22.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,070 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,265 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,523 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,462 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,503 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,821 | 25.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 14,028 | 62.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 522 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,837 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,918 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,396 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 822 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 466 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,348 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,295 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,465 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,020 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,034 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 55,608 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,144 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 801 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,410 | 39.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,933 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 49,225 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,420 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,851 | 60.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,517 | 39.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,080 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 52 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 51,296 | 91.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,178 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,868 | 413.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,868 | 413.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,868 | 413.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 661 | 56.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 421 | 35.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,276 | 108.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 303 | 25.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 53,055 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 46,345 | 87.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,710 | 12.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,428 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,712 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,186 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 384 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,564 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,535 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Lancaster, PA17601